Vermont § 6307 - Enforcement

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6307 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6307. Enforcement

  • (a) Injunction. In any case where rights and interests in real property are held by a municipality,
    State agency, or qualified organization under the authority of this chapter, the legislative
    body of the municipality, the State agency, or the qualified organization may institute
    injunction proceedings to enforce the rights of the municipality, State agency, or
    qualified organization, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and may
    take all other proceedings as are available to an owner of real property under the
    laws of this State to protect and conserve its right or interest. (b) Liquidated damages. Any contract or deed establishing or relating to the sale or transfer of rights or
    interests in real property under the authority of this chapter may provide for specified
    liquidated damages, actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees in the event
    of a violation of the rights of the municipality, State agency, or qualified organization
    under the municipality or State agency. (c) Conservation rights. The holder of conservation rights and interests may seek injunctive relief and damages
    against any person who damages the holder’s rights and interests, irrespective of
    whether the owner of the land is a party to the proceeding. This subsection shall
    not affect any right of the owner of the land to join or intervene in any proceeding. (Added 1969, No. 229 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 1987, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 46; 2011, No. 118 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6307

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6307 cover?

Section 6307 ("Enforcement") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 6307?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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How does Vermont § 6307 apply to my situation?

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